Nina Simone is ranked #21 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. She was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and released over 40 albums in her lifetime. But back when Simone was an 18-year-old pianist, she was rejected from music school. She faced doubt, racism and abuse at every turn. Then she found her voice.Tell us YOUR rejection story, and you may be featured in an upcoming episode:Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejectionWrite to us: [email protected] to know Apostrophe:InstagramXYouTubePeruse our other pods:Under The Influence with Terry O'ReillyBackstage at the Vinyl CafeSurviving Life with Les Stroud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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